WILL MEGATRON GET A PARTNER? HOW WILL FREE AGENCY PLAY OUT

RIGHT HERE! RIGHT HERE!, free agency has hit the NFL and some big names are in that mix. This image posted on NFL.com with out words tells a hugeeeee story. Hakeem Nicks a major contributor to the Giants offense has hit the market and the question is could he be opposite MEGATRON? How good would that be for Caldwell to add Nicks to his offense. This would be a dream snatch for the Lions but there are other teams in the hunt for a player like Nicks to increase their offensive productivity. Nicks does have a few negatives in his game which might decrease a big deal for him personally. Nicks is coming off of his worst season to date. He ended the 2013/14 season with only 56 receptions for 896 yards and no touchdowns which could hurt him when it comes to getting a strong contract. Also with him not being durable during the season it could make coaches and GMs hesitant about signing him. In Nicks defense in his 6 season career he has compiled 311 receptions 4,622 yards and 27 touchdowns. So Nicks averaged a little over 770 yards a season. So whether its the Lions, Eagles or whomever is seeking to upgrade their offense would get a solid receiver in Nicks. Nicks along with other veterans around the league will face roster cuts, contract negotiations and free agency in the next month. Seeing where they will or will not land will be the news that fans are looking for.

AMERICAS DUO CLAIMS SILVER IN SOCHI, WILLIAMS WOULD OF MADE HISTORY BUT FELL SHORT BY 0.10s

                                             



      The United States finished 2nd in the medal count at the end of the winter Olympics but a great finished by the american duo of Lauryn Williams and Elana Meyers. The duo out did their american counterparts that unfortunately did not place in the medal standings of Lolo Jones and Jazmine Fenlator. Both Williams and Meyers medalist from prior Olympics where unintentionally push to the shadows by Jones and Fenlator because of Jones stardom in the summer Olympics. It was obvious the silver medalist had other plans for Sochi and they proved it by barely losing the gold by 0.10 seconds to Canada. 

    Elana Meyers spent the summer training along side Humphries the Canadian bobsledder who beat her and Williams out for gold. Meyers a Douglasville, GA. native became the first U.S. womens bobsledder to win multiple Olympic medals. Lauryn Williams from Rochester, PA. and of trinidad descent could of become the first female and the 2nd Olympic athlete ever to earn a Gold medal in two different Olympic games. Williams earned a gold medal in the summer Olympics in the 4x100m relay team and fell short by 0.10 seconds in the Sochi Olympic games in the bobsled event. Williams a strong runner and now a strong bobsledder was compared to Jesse Owens by Lolo Jones. Numerous athletes including the other american bobsledders stated that watching Williams in the bobsledding event was incredible. 

    My thoughts: This was my first time hearing and reading about Lauryn Williams, to be compared with the likes of Jesse Owens then you're a dominant and explosive athlete. As a former Professional Athlete and high school all-american track runner I respect those that have paved the way before me. I know from being a sports enthusiasts Jesse Owens is the Jim Brown of track and for Lolo to compare Lauryn Williams to Mr. Owens than she's one to watch from this point on. 

PUBLICITY STUNT OR SELF RELIEF?

      The identity of sports continues to evolve daily and yearly. From the racial equality to gender equality in sports and now with in the past few years athletes are more open and comfortable with their sexuality being exposed. The NFL will play a major role in the history of sports and also how the players will handle Sams coming out about his homosexuality. The question is the platform that Sam decided to express his sexuality is was it for publicity or was it really self relief? His coming out as open tons of doors for the talented linebacker that will be apart of the draft in April and those doors have been a media blitz of magazine covers, television exposure and more. Some may say it puts the NFL in predicament where they have to draft him because if he doesn't get picked  than it's because of his sexual status. 

       This issue is a double edged sword because of the manor that Sam chose to let everyone know of what he has been hiding and battling with. So I ask just as the title ask is this publicity or true self relief. The main focus of sports is to win and perform at your highest ability. The personal side is allotted by athletes if they want the world in their lives. I recall a segment on HBO series sports with Bryant Gumble where retired football players came out about their sexuality after their career because of fearing the potential backlash by players. The retired players feared for their safety and current players at that time stated aggressively that if it was known that a player was gay that it would be a bounty on their heads. I know that times have change since the 90's but will the NFL be ready to take on this type of situation in the league? and how will the players handle Sam especially with him being a possible draft pick that will  be playing very soon? 

I BET THE SO CALLED EXPERTS DIDN'T SEE THIS COMING.......

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     Total domination on sunday by the Seahawks on all aspects of the game. The predictions were similar to those made by analysts for the Ravens championship run last season that Manning and Brady would defeat the Ravens but low and behold it didn't happen. So will the experts change their views on teams from putting their all into one player and see the entire view or will it remain the same. Manning is a great player but hasn't had very much success in the post season since his superbowl post season victory against the bears. The opening snap of the Super Bowl set the tone for the rest of the game. Manning could not get into sync with his offense and when they did show some light of success it was to late to manage a comeback. I believe that the Broncos put a lot of their energy in beating Brady and the Patriots that they felt they could breeze through this game and probably didn't believe they needed to prep heavy for this game. 

     

     The Seattle Seahawks came to play and that they did. Russel Wilson was calm, poise and the leader of that offense as he has been all season. One of the key points to the success beside their excellent defense was their offensive line. The Seahawks offensive line made it seem easy for Wilson. He was able to operate his system perfect with minor hiccups. I believe having Percy Harvin in the mix was the ultimate steal for the Seahawks. When you have that much speed and agility from a player and especially a rested player you will get 100% effort from him. Now! the defense, you couldn't ask for more effort from a defense. The Seahawks defense held up to their talk and their ranking. They said this is what we will give you Manning and we want you to beat us and as said defense wins championships and they demolished the competition. Congrats to the Seashawks and I am looking forward to the sequel.